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Board the Saltwater Marsh Explorer and discover the amazing ecosystem alive in our marshes! Our marine biologist narrators show you an astonishing variety of marine life - crabs, sea urchins, fish, and much more. Placed on-board in touch tanks, you can observe, and, when appropriate, even touch them. There's also a fishing demonstration, and a beach walk along a barrier island not accessible by car. Not every time, but frequently, we see bottle-nose dolphins at play... a real treat.
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The South Carolina Nature-Based Tourism Association is a non-profit organization representing over 50 marketing and service providers (canoe, kayak, gardens, etc.) that provide and promote nature experiences and environmental education. They bring together those entities with like purposes to share information and form partnerships for education and promotion.
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The Center for Birds of Prey at the Avian Conservation Center offers a new environmental experience for Charleston area visitors. Situated on a 152-acre wooded campus adjacent to the Cape Romain Wildlife Refuge and Francis Marion National Forest, the center, which combines medical care for injured birds, environmental education and scientific research, provides a rare opportunity to experience birds of prey in a natural setting. Through avian displays and interaction with the staff, visitors have the opportunity to learn about various aspects of the birds’ natural history and the conservation challenges facing individual species. Of particular interest are the flight demonstrations, during which visitors watch as bald eagles, falcons, owls and various other trained birds of prey demonstrate their stunning flight characteristics and adaptations. Experience nearly 100 birds of prey representing more than 30 species from around the world in this 152-acre campus dedicated to environmental education, avian medicine, research, and conservation. The campus is located 18 miles from downtown Charleston.
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 Awendaw |
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Area kayaking outfitter specializing in guided excursion into local salt marshes and inlets as well as the ACE Basin. Located on St. Helena Island where the Lowcountry's Gullah culture still thrives and where Dr. Martin Luther King planned his famous and influential Civil Rights marches. Ten miles down the road is Hunting Island State Park, where guided tours are given in the same lagoon that portions of the motion pictures Forrest Gump and G.I. Jane were filmed.
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 St Helena Island |
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This one hour off shore adventure tour goes through the Charleston harbor out into the Atlantic Ocean, down to the historic Morris Island Lighthouse and back (25 miles or more). See five forts during the tour and hear some interesting historical information about each as we head off shore. While off-shore, we will surf the waves and kick up the ride all while listening to some great classic rock on the 1,000 watt stereo system. Definitely the fun way to see history in Charleston.
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Charleston |
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Guided kayak tours of Lowcountry blackwater and saltwater rivers.
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 Ridgeland |
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The Chattooga River, best known as the location for the movie “Deliverance," is Wildwater’s most popular rafting trip. This National Wild and Scenic River with spectacular scenery and exciting whitewater is must-do for enthusiasts or first timers. Choose from a full menu of guided trips on Sections III and IV, Mini Trips and Overnighters, Half-day, full-day and two-day whitewater rafting trips, whitewater kayak or canoe clinics, ropes course, and climbing wall. Packages with lodging and meals are also available. Spring and fall discounts. NEW for 2009-Section II Canoe, Lake Tugaloo Kayak Tour and Multi-Day Adventure.
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 Long Creek |
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A three-hour history and nature tour of the salt marshes of the ACE Basin. Join Cap'n. Stan on this 25-mile round trip excursion aboard the Dixie Lady, a 38-ft., 29-passenger pontoon boat.
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Lady's Island |
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Daily dolphin watch trips, nature and wildlife excursions, and sunset sails on the Pau Hana and Flying Circus catamaran sailboats. Summer fireworks cruises, sailing lessons and customized private charters also available. Can accommodate the handicapped. Both vessels sail daily from Palmetto Bay Marina.
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Hilton Head Island |
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Guided canoe and kayak trips on the Congaree, Saluda, Edisto Rivers, as well as hiking and rock climbing trips. Canoe, kayak, tube and bicycle rentals. Outdoor gear store.
Equipment rental available. Retail outfitting store in Cayce, across the Saluda River from Columbia. Stocks canoes, kayaks, camping, hiking and climbing equipment as well as clothes, books, maps and supplies. Member of SC Professional Paddlesports Association.
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 Cayce |
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